2003-2007 Honda Accord: Year-to-Year Changes

2004 Honda Accord: Satellite radio and expanded availability of curtain side airbags highlighted the 2004 modifications for Honda's popular midsize. V6 models added traction control. Head-protecting curtain side airbags were standard on EX V6 models, and for now also available on EX four-cylinders. For 2004, EX V6 and EX-L (leather) models added standard satellite radio. Chevrolet's reworked Malibu was a new competitor.

2005 Honda Accord: Honda expanded its gasoline/electric-powertrain lineup for 2005 with the addition of an Accord Hybrid sedan. Developing 255 horsepower, the V6 engine was assisted as needed by an electric motor and used a five-speed automatic transmission. As a fuel-saving measure, a new Variable Cylinder Management System deactivated three cylinders when cruising or deceleration. Like the Civic Hybrid, the Accord version could not be driven on electricity alone, and no plug-in charger was ever needed. The Accord Hybrid featured a unique grille, decklid spoiler, special instrumentation and electric power steering. According to Honda, its new active-noise-control system electronically quelled mechanical, road and wind sounds. Curtain-type side airbags were now standard on all Accords, along with front torso airbags. EX-L, EX V6 and Hybrid models had leather upholstery, satellite ratio, dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats. Those models also could be equipped with a navigation system.

2006 Honda Accord: Freshened styling highlights 2006 for Honda's popular midsize coupes and sedans. For '06, nose and tail styling is revised, and interior trim is altered.

2007 Honda Accord: Honda's popular midsize sedans and coupes are little changed for 2007 pending a redesign for the '08 model year.